Cubs release Millner ends pro baseball run
Tim Millner was released by the Chicago Cubs organization on May 29 after four and a half years in the system. He reflected on a career marked by inconsistency, shifting roles including a move to relief and even knuckleball experimentation, and said he is glad to end on a decent note despite not reaching the major leagues. Millner, 25, recalled college days at Illinois State and a spring draft selection by the Cubs in 1979, and spoke of choosing college over a potential scholarship, his ISU pitching and catching experiences, and his overall commitment to giving 100 percent.
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Millener
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Les Coats
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Quad Cities
Area gridiron stars start college careers at once
Lincoln Way and Providence players begin college football paths after strong seasons. Chuck DeGroot left for Vanderbilt as the sole full scholarship recipient, joining a cadre of peers pursuing plays at Joliet Junior College, Augustana, Western Illinois, and other programs. DeGroot set a school record with 42 receptions and added 25 tackles and 6 sacks last year.
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Providence
Chuck DeGroot
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Vanderbilt University
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Jim Pitcarain
Roy Wilhelm
Joliet
Levreau
Western
Mark Kickels
Vanderbilt
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Georgia
Star Publications
Jerry Marmozewicz
Baseball card collectors cash in
Baseball card collecting has grown into a business driven by speculation. Allan Kaye warns collectors to beware sharks at shows and to study The Price Guide before selling. He notes dealers often offer less than retail, aiming to mark up purchases. Some buyers expect large profits by holding bulk sets for years, with $16 to $17 sets potentially reaching about $100 in five years.
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Kaye
12th Annual Prep Golf Classic tees off tomorrow
The 12th annual Prep Golf Classic at Silver Lake North course in Orland Park starts with 208 players in the main field. Jeffery Mark Reuben of Flossmoor seeks a second Freshman-Sophomore title after a 76 last year as 259 registered players compete across three divisions including 102 Junior-Senior, 87 Freshman-Sophomore, and 19 Girls. Coaches Mike McLaughlan and Ray Peterson oversee operations with tee times posted for the 7 am start and 12:57 pm Girls division opens.
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Kelli Coghill
Robin Carlson
Karen Woolley
Homewood
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Hillcrest High School
Mike McLaughlan
Ray Peterson
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Mackay
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Joe Stein
Allan Kaye
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